LIVE Saunders at Rye Harbor 10K
LIVE Saunders at Rye Harbor 10K is a running race on August 13–20, 2026 in Rye, NH, with an entry fee of $45.
- Date
- August 13–20, 2026 (21 days to go)
- Location
- 211 Central Rd, Rye, NH
- Price
- $45
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
This year's 50th edition of the Saunders 10k will once again be held on the third Thursday in August, (8/20) starting at 6 pm., and will be limited to 500 competitors. In celebration of our 50th Anniversary, a virtual race will also be held for those who are unable to participate in the official live race.
The Live race will be run on a modified version of the original course that winds around and through the town of Rye, NH. The start and finish will be on Central Road near the Partners Bank with the finish and parking across the road in the large field near the turn onto Locke Rd. (Use 211 Central Rd. for GPS location) The race will have cash prizes, AND as in year’s past, there will be a limited number of special T-shirts that will need to be won in each of the age groups
The Saunders 10K is endorsed by the New England 65 plus Runners Club
Post-race, we will celebrate with the traditional party.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
80°
Typical Low
59°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Greenland, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Rye, NH
City Elevation
47 ft
Nearest Airport
PSM
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease · 6 mi
Major Hub
BOS
Boston Logan International Airport · 46 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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21
Days to train
- Race
- LIVE Saunders at Rye Harbor 10K
- Date
- August 13–20, 2026
- Location
- 211 Central Rd, Rye, NH
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LIVE Saunders at Rye Harbor 10K
Aug 13, 2026